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But what truly sets us apart? It’s in our name.
At Ohana , we don’t just connect people with jobs, we connect people with purpose. Since launching in 2021, we've grown from a bold new name in recruitment to a trusted partner for law firms and professional services organisations across the UK and increasingly the USA.
We’re proud of our rapid growth, but even prouder of how we've achieved it: with integrity, insight, and a people-first philosophy that runs through everything we do. And that starts with our name.
Our Expertise
The Ohana Advantage
The Ohana Difference
We blend big-agency capability with boutique-agency warmth. Our service is elite, but our vibe is friendly, grounded, and human.
Clients trust us because we deliver.
Candidates recommend us because we care.
And our team thrives because we’ve built a culture of openness, collaboration, and shared success.
Whether you’re looking to build a high-performing team or make a transformative career move, Ohana is where relationships begin, and results follow.
Who we are
What Does “Ohana” Mean?
“Ohana” is a Hawaiian word meaning family, but not just in the traditional sense. It’s about belonging, loyalty, and showing up for one another. It’s about the people you trust to have your back, especially when it matters most.
We chose the name Ohana because that’s exactly how we work. Whether you’re a client, candidate, or part of our internal team, we treat you like family: with respect, honesty, care, and unwavering commitment.
This isn’t just a job for us – it’s personal. Because recruitment isn’t about transactions. It’s about relationships, reputation, and real results.
What we offer
Specialising in Legal & Professional Services
From placing solicitors, partners, and legal execs to supporting the commercial teams behind them, we understand the traits that drive performance—and the cultural nuances that turn a hire into a long-term asset.
While legal recruitment remains our core focus, we also partner with firms across accountancy, finance, insurance, and IT consultancy—bringing the same precision and instinct for fit.
We work with clients who are serious about growth and excellence, from boutique firms to established regional and national players. We move quickly, strategically, and always with your long-term success in mind.
Why Clients Choose Ohana
Expertise That Delivers
With 35+ years of combined experience, we’ve seen the industry evolve, and we’ve evolved with it. We bring both hindsight and foresight to every conversation, helping you navigate change, competition, and complexity with ease.
Tailored to You
No two businesses are the same. That’s why we never take a cookie-cutter approach. Every brief is dissected, understood, and tackled with a fresh, bespoke strategy, designed around you.
Results, Not Resumes
We won’t flood your inbox with average candidates. We send only the right people, for the right reasons, at the right time.
True Partnership
We don’t disappear after a CV send or an offer is accepted. We stay in touch, follow up, and make sure everything sticks, because your success reflects our standards.
Word from our director
Russell Fogarty
Founder & Director, Ohana Recruitment
At Ohana, recruitment is more than business – it’s a responsibility. A responsibility to connect people to careers that change lives. A responsibility to help law firms, accountancy practices, insurance providers, and tech consultancies grow with the right talent. And above all, a responsibility to do it all with honesty, heart, and intent.
When I launched Ohana in 2021, I wasn’t setting out to build just another agency. I was building a home for a different kind of recruitment — one rooted in relationships, not transactions. I’d seen too many candidates treated like commodities and too many clients offered short-term fixes over long-term solutions. I knew we could do better.
So we did.
The name Ohana means family. It speaks to how we work – with loyalty, trust, transparency, and care. Whether you’re a firm searching for someone exceptional or a professional in legal, finance, insurance or IT ready for your next move, you’re not a number here. You’re a person. And we’ll always treat you like one.
We’re proud to work with some of the most respected organisations and professionals in the UK and beyond. But what makes me proudest is the way we work: with integrity, warmth, and an unrelenting drive to get it right.
If you’re looking for a recruitment partner who’ll tell it to you straight, work their socks off, and always put people before profit, then welcome. You’ve found your people.
Here’s to doing things differently, and doing them better.
Why Choose Us
Why Candidates Trust Ohana
We Listen First
We take the time to understand who you are - not just what’s on your CV. Your motivations, goals, values, and lifestyle matter to us.
No Pressure, Just Progress
We’ll never push you into a role that isn’t right. We offer advice, honest insight, and opportunities that match your ambitions, not our commission.
Guidance Every Step of the Way
From interview prep to offer negotiation, we’ll make sure you feel confident and informed at every turn. We’re here to support your journey, not just complete it.
Let’s Build Your Dream Team
Need high-performing legal professionals—or talent in accountancy, finance, insurance, or IT consultancy? With a proven track record in legal recruitment and an expanding reach across professional services, we bring the network, insight, and speed to deliver—whether it’s a one-off urgent hire or part of a long-term growth plan.
We’ll listen. We’ll ask the right questions. Then we’ll get to work—quietly, quickly, and with absolute precision.